- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Alva, OK
Alva Hs
Federal NCES profile for Alva Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 400288000042
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alva Hs earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Oklahoma schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Alva · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Oklahoma
- 279
- students enrolled
Alva Hs has class sizes smaller than 78% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alva Hs ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Alva, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Alva Hs held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 400288000042 · Alva, OK High · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Es (240 students)
Alva Hs held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Alva Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Alva Hs
279 students
- Washington Es
Washington Es
240 students
- Alva Ms
Alva Ms
228 students
- Longfellow Es
Longfellow Es
156 students
- Lincoln Es
Lincoln Es
151 students
What this shows Alva Hs reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alva Hs compares
Alva Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 22% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,496
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oklahoma avg of $13,168
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 150 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 9.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Alva Hs is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alva reports $13,496 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alva Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alva Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alva Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~279 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alva Hs
How many students attend Alva Hs?
Alva Hs has 279 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alva, OK. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 276 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alva Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Alva Hs is 13.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alva Hs?
The largest demographic group at Alva Hs is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Alva, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alva Hs?
Alva Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alva Hs rank among public schools in Alva?
By Resource Investment Index, Alva Hs ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Alva, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Alva on the city page.
What other schools are in Alva?
Besides Alva Hs, Alva also operates Washington Es (240 students), Alva Ms (228 students), and Longfellow Es (156 students). See the Alva district page for the complete list.